2007 Ford F-250 vs. 2007 Mercedes-Benz SLK

To start off, both 2007 Ford F-250 and 2007 Mercedes-Benz SLK were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,200 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Ford F-250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mercedes-Benz SLK (228 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 2007 Ford F-250. (177 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mercedes-Benz SLK should accelerate faster than 2007 Ford F-250.

Because 2007 Ford F-250 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Mercedes-Benz SLK. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Ford F-250 will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2007 Ford F-250 (500 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 200 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Mercedes-Benz SLK. (300 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 2007 Ford F-250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Mercedes-Benz SLK.

Compare all specifications:

2007 Ford F-250 2007 Mercedes-Benz SLK
Make Ford Mercedes-Benz
Model F-250 SLK
Year Released 2007 2007
Body Type Pickup Convertible
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4200 cc 2996 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 177 HP 228 HP
Engine RPM 3800 RPM 6100 RPM
Torque 500 Nm 300 Nm
Torque RPM 2000 RPM 2700 RPM
Fuel Type Diesel Diesel
Drive Type 4WD Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 2 seats 2 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Length 5760 mm 4090 mm
Vehicle Width 1870 mm 1790 mm
Vehicle Height 2040 mm 1300 mm
Wheelbase Size 3490 mm 2440 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 144 L 70 L


 

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